SSC GD 2025 - English Grammar Short Tricks (Cheat Sheet)
1. Subject-Verb Agreement (SVA)
- Words like Each, Every, Either, Neither, Everyone, Someone = always Singular Verb.
Example: Each student is ready.
2. Tenses (Quick Reference)
- Past - Second form (V2)
- Present - First form (V1) or V1+s/es
- Future - Will/Shall + V1
3. Articles (a, an, the)
- 'An' before vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u).
- 'A' before consonant sounds.
- 'The' for specific/known things.
Example: a cat, an apple, the moon.
4. Prepositions (Smart Usage)
- At - Small place, exact time (at 7 PM, at school)
- On - Days/dates/surfaces (on Monday, on the wall)
- In - Big place, months, years (in India, in June, in 2025)
5. Active to Passive Voice (Formula)
- Identify Object -> Make it Subject -> Use "Be form" + V3.
Example: She writes a letter -> A letter is written by her.
6. Direct to Indirect Speech (Shortcut)
- Reporting verb in past -> Tense backshift.
- Word changes:
Today -> that day
Tomorrow -> the next day
Yesterday -> the previous day
7. Spelling Memory Tip
- i before e except after c
believe, achieve, receive.
8. Error Detection Focus
Always check:
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Tense correctness
- Article usage
- Preposition
- Pronoun matching
- Adjective/Adverb correct form
SSC GD Special Tip:
- Practice at least 10 questions daily.
- Revise these tricks once every 2-3 days for best memory retention!
Good Luck! Stay Consistent!